HC Deb 27 March 1986 vol 94 cc557-8W
Mr. Ashdown

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what is his policy on the purchase for the use of his Department, or the recommendation for use in educational establishments, of computers or software which are subject to extraterritorial constraints as to their use, movement or resale; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Chris Patten

This Department does not accept any extraterritorial constraints when making such purchases.